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Hello RSM coworkers! I am thrilled to be moving to RSM into a Scheduler roll. I just found out yesterday and want to be as prepared as possible in the next steps.
So here are my questions.
How long does the background study take? I'm guessing admin staff have a study that is faster and less complicated than someone in Tax ect.
When training at home what did you need that wasn't supplied by RSM? My home office is well stocked but I want to be as prepared as possible.
Thanks in advance!
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Alex Newman outlines how the secular humanists have co opted the public schools since the 1800's. We are working in 'enemy territory'. In Ephesians we are told to put on the whole armor of God. Prayer is very important-ask God for wisdom, love for Him, love for kids, favor in your place of work-we are also have to pray for our 'enemies' (that is hard!) Just prayed for you by the way!
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Correct, you are not alone; But I am coming to have some very different opinions on Christians in public education as of late. (Full disclosure, I have been teaching in public education for 10 years. I am processing whether or not to stay.)
In his book "Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk With God," Voddie Baucham Jr. states that "We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home as Romans."
This all comes down to what we believe about the role of Christ in our government, as the free public education system which employs us is a service of the U.S. government.
My unpopular opinion: the U.S. is not a Christian nation, and its government therefore follows. We cannot expect a government that is run (and I mean in many capacities and offices) non-Christians to adhere to Christian principles. Why are we then surprised when we are silenced in matters of faith when acting as employees of such a government?
When Jesus said "the world hates you, remember that it hated me first" in John 15:18, He was speaking of times like these. Jesus was hated. As His followers, we should expect the same. It will be difficult - sometimes more than others - but bear in mind this is not the end, and it is all in the hands of our Sovereign God. Jesus is King, and He will reign. Be encouraged!
Well said-we are children of THE KING!
Use starters like these:
I will answer your question because you asked, but I am just telling you what I believe. I am not telling you that you should agree with me, and I am not saying you are wrong if you don't agree with me.
Since you asked me that question I will give you my opinion, but remember, it is my opinion. You need to make a decision for yourself.
Basically, I am saying to start out with something that makes it clear that you are not preaching or trying to make people agree with you. You are just answering a question because you were asked.
If you are really worried about you administration, you can say that you would really like to answer the question, but you don't think your adminsitration would appreciate it. Then give them places to look up the answer for themselves.
Be creative. You do have the right to have an opinion.
What a world we live in, as faith is counterculture from here on out.
Go watch Midnight Mass. Do some soul searching on why your opinion belongs in the classroom at all in the first place.
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@IHS1,
I have not seen this, but thanks for the recommendation. The fact that it is classified as a horror gives me some insight, though, and I have a feeling this series somehow will not reflect my faith... But I'll see it to learn what you're trying to convey here.
As for opinions in the classroom, OK. Maybe stating our personal stance, as the educator, regarding matters such as abortion would be overstepping our permissions in a government school. I understand your point here.
Maybe, OHS (Author), it would be wise to allow the students to work through this themselves. If this is a topic they are asking about and wish to discuss, why not Philosophical Chairs? Allow them to present their reasoning and listen to and respond to the reasoning of others. It is an wonderful exercise that allows them to think deeply, and there will likely be students that support either side (although I suppose demographics would tell you more about that). Maybe even challenge students to support the opposite of their own opinion to allow them to gain insight. I remember doing this when I was in high school myself, and it was challenging and so beneficial. We all learned so much and it helped me to reinforce my beliefs by thinking about *why* I believed them, and *why* I did not agree with the opposite side. We could agree to disagree while having a more accurate view of each other's side.
here not hear. Sorry.
You shouldn’t bring up your faith in a classroom. I’m a visible and very devout Muslim and it’s very easy to teach without bringing up my faith. I get questions every day about my scarf and I always end the conversation.
Yes,my cross necklace is also a source of conversation, They open conversation, now what?
God will bless you, but our faith will carry us, if we don’t deny Him in front of man.